Senior Finance Administrator: Credit Control

About Law Debenture
Law Debenture is an Investment Trust supported by a wholly owned professional services business. LawDeb is an unusual and exciting proposition; on a day–to-day basis we are nimble, ambitious and small enough to know everyone by name, whilst also benefiting from the profile and credibility of a listed business. This is thanks to our 135-year-old FTSE250 investment trust and our fast-growing independent professional services business of over 300 colleagues across 6 business lines.
At LawDeb, doing work that has a positive impact is important to us. We need the very best people to be the custodians of our business for the next stage of our proud history and growth. We’re ambitious to innovate, collaborate and push forward in providing peace of mind and excellence for our clients and each other.
We’re on a journey to shape a culture we’re all proud to be part of. One where everyone feels trusted, supported and empowered to own their success. Working at LawDeb, you will have access to our enviable network of clients and innovative projects, as well as brilliant colleagues to learn from and collaborate with.
Job Role & Responsibilities
Manage and adhere to audit request on an ad-hoc basis for Accounts Receivable
Support other members of the team with best practice and training when needed
Undertake all activities required to collect aging debt including emailing and calling clients and/or their Accounts Payable teams
Re-issue invoices to gain payment, where required
Investigate and resolve any client payment queries, ensuring cash is applied to the account where appropriate
Create and manage monthly reporting of debtors in line with month end deadlines
Chair and hold debt review meetings with business key stakeholders flagging any risks and concerns
Support other business areas of debt collection and cash allocation outside of own area of responsibility
Proactively recommend continuous improvements to maximize efficiency and accuracy of existing systems and processes
Contribute to the development of the Finance team processes to ensure these are cohesive, efficient, and effective
Undertake training and development as appropriate and engage fully in the performance management process
Contribute to the Law Deb culture positively, attend meetings as required, and carry out duties willingly and diligently
Management and distribution of Zendesk tickets, adhering to agreed SLA’s
Ad hoc Finance tasks as required by the Director of Shared Services
Where regulatory rules apply, abide by these in spirit and fact
People Manager Responsibilities
Manage and develop the platform engineering team, conducting regular 1:1s and leading performance review processes with clear feedback and development paths
Set and track individual development goals for team members, ensuring alignment with both career aspirations and business requirements
Lead recruitment for platform engineering roles, including technical interviews and effective onboarding programmes
Foster a culture of collaboration between platform and software engineering teams, ensuring knowledge sharing and cross-functional effectiveness
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Accounts receivable experience
Experience speaking with clients over the phone
Strong excel reporting experience
History and proven track record of reducing aged debt and managing a debt ledger
Your Reward
Competitive salary with performance bonus scheme
Generous pension contribution
Full healthcare cover
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Buy/sell annual leave scheme
Additional Information
People who thrive at LawDeb make the most of this foundation to grow themselves, help us improve and have fun playing their part in building the culture that’s fuelling our growth.
LawDeb hires people based on personal merit and qualifications regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or any other protected attribute. We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to work. We recognise that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. If you feel that you require any reasonable adjustments to be able to participate in this recruitment process, please provide further details where prompted.
Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
If you’d like to find out more about LawDeb and our open vacancies, please contact our careers team on careers@lawdeb.com.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No